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The menu offered up a variety of local delicacies from salmon to lamb, and Francine and I shared bites of each other’s lunches and the heavenly desserts that came with the meals. We chatted about the riding in the region and the sites we were to be taking in over the next two days. Pretty soon it was time to head out. I was going to be staying at the Auberge Presbytere Mont Lac-Vert. The ride to the Auberge Presbytere was under sun filled skies and the scenery and riding was filled with lovely curves. It was a glorious afternoon of riding, one that I was sad to see end. When we pulled into the Auberge Presbytere I was totally taken aback. It was not what I expected at all! Built in 1917, the Inn started its life as the presbytery (home for the priest) of the parish of Ascension of Our Lord Lac-Saint-Jean but was sold in 1978 and moved in sections to its present location ad was a farmhouse until 1986. In 1986, the home was converted into a Bed & Breakfast/ Hotel and serves local skiers, snowmobilers and motorcyclists! The entire place, including the menu is themed to celebrate the beginning of the building as a rectory. My room was the Monseigneur’s! After taking my bags to the room we all met up in the basement lounge where we were served up some wonderful appetizers and beverages. We got to meet with the owners, Danielle and Robert and share some great laughs and conversation. I also got to meet one of the ladies for the tourism office, Karine, and she and I had this amazing meal out on the covered veranda. I had to have help reading the menu as it was all in French, but before too long, our waitress brought me an English version. I had the Maple drenched white fish and I have to tell you I have never enjoyed a piece of fish so much! After an amazingly productive dinner meeting with Karine, I wandered off with my camera to explore the Auberge a little more closely. The place truly feels like a rectory with all of the religious symbols and yet, it is very homey and comfortable. Upstairs there are dormitory style rooms that groups can rent, all divided by room dividers. I headed back to my room and settled down at the desk to download and tag photo and video and once done, I headed to bed. I slept so well! It was a good thing too because day two of riding in this region was going to be a busy one! Next week we will pick up with the dawning of day two and another phenomenal day of riding and sight seeing with the Club Moto Saguenay. BDB
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